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The previously separated steering linkage must be aligned through the cutout on the
driver's side of the Center Blast Deflector (P/N 106715-1) during installation.
5. Using a floor jack or other suitable lifting device, position the Center Blast
Deflector (P/N 106715-1) to the Mounting Bracket Studs (See Figure 31).
6. Secure the Center Blast Deflector to the Mounting Bracket Studs using
six flat washers (3/4 ID) and locknuts (3/4 10) (See Figure 32).
7. Torque the six locknuts (3/4 10) to 280 ft-lb.
8. Install four bolts (3/4 10 x 2.000 LG), eight flat washers (0.750 ID), and
four locknuts (3/4 10) through the matching bolt holes between the inside edge
(engine side) of the passenger-side Blast Deflector and the outside edge
(passenger side) of the Center Blast Deflector. Hand-tighten the locknuts.
9. Install four bolts (3/4 10 x 4.500 LG), eight flat washers (0.750 ID), and
four locknuts (3/4 10) through the matching bolt holes between the inside edge
(engine side) of the driver's-side Blast Deflector and the outside edge (driver's
side) of the Center Blast Deflector. Install the Shield, Mineblast (P/N 111458)
using the Radius Block (P/N 111493) (on later-model kits where it is supplied)
ensuring that the drop-down section is inboard and positioned over the Center
Mineblast Shield (P/N 106715) opening. Hand-tighten the locknuts.
Figure 31. Position the Center Blast Deflector onto the Mounting Bracket Studs.